Clan Rose International / Virginia

04/16/2026

With tomorrow being the 280th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden, I wanted to share a little piece I found about the part Hugh Rose and Kilravock played. In my opinion, Hugh Rose reply to the Duke of Cumberland is what saved our castle and our clan during the highland clearances after the battle.
"On 14 April Cumberland camped his army at Balblair just west of Nairn. Hugh Rose of Kilravock played host to both Charles Edward Stuart and the Duke of Cumberland on 14 and 15 April 1746, before the battle was fought. He later described Charles' manners and deportment as most engaging. The following day, William, Duke of Cumberland called at the castle and when Hugh Rose received him, he commented, "So you had my cousin Charles here yesterday." to which Rose replied, "What am I to do, I am Scots", to which Cumberland replied, "You did perfectly right."

04/09/2026

03/21/2026

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CRI will be there this Saturday. This is the first event if the year for us. Come on out and join the fun.

03/13/2026

The sun is coming back out and we are ready for St. Patrick’s Day in Jonesborough.

After a week of cold and rain, Mother Nature is finally giving us a perfect festival day. The Appalachian Highland Celts will be set up all day in Jimmy Neil Smith Park, and we would love for you to stop by and spend some time with us.

Parade at 11am!!!!
The festival kicks off with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 11 a.m. in downtown Jonesborough. Make sure you come early so you can catch the start of the celebration.

After the parade, come find us in Storytelling Park. We will be there from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Here is what we have going on:

Highland Games Demonstrations
Watch live demonstrations of traditional Highland athletics including the stone throw and sheaf toss. Our members will walk you through the techniques, history, and traditions behind these events that have been part of Celtic culture for centuries.

Celtic Culture Booth
Stop by to learn more about the Appalachian Highland Celts, explore your Scots-Irish heritage, and find out how you can get involved in preserving and celebrating Highland culture right here in Appalachia.

The full festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout downtown Jonesborough and includes the parade at 11 a.m., Highland cows, live Irish music from Sigean at 4 p.m., Irish food and drinks, a craft village, and guided history tours. Admission is free.

Wear your kilt. Wear your green. Bring the family and come celebrate with us. The weather is finally on our side.

03/13/2026

With many Irish celebrations and parades happening tomorrow, I want to know who will be attending an event. Larry Rose will be representing our clan with the
Appalachian Highlands Celts in Jonesborough TN and I will be in Roanoke VA with the Roanoke Valley Scottish Society. Of course we will be showing off our Clan Rose kilts. Share photos if you do go. Show that Celtic Pride.

02/24/2026

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𝚂𝙲𝙾𝚃𝚃𝙸𝚂𝙷 𝙵𝙰𝙲𝚃𝚂

The Battle of Culloden, fought on April 16, 1746, near Inverness, Scotland, is widely recognized as the last pitched battle on British soil.

But its impact went far beyond the battlefield.

After Culloden, the clan system was dismantled, Gaelic culture was suppressed, and wearing tartan or carrying weapons was banned in the Highlands.

For many, this marked the end of traditional Highland life as it had existed for centuries.

Today, Culloden is remembered not just as a battle — but as a turning point in Scottish history.

02/13/2026

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02/08/2026

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On this day in 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots was executed at Fotheringhay Castle in England.

Forced to abdicate the Scottish throne in 1567, Mary fled south seeking protection from her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, but instead spent nearly 19 years in captivity.

After being linked to the Babington Plot, a plan to assassinate Elizabeth, Mary was tried for treason and sentenced to death.

On the morning of 8 February, the 44-year-old Queen walked calmly to the scaffold. In a final act of defiance, she stripped off her black outer gown to reveal crimson clothing beneath, the colour of Catholic martyrdom.

The ex*****on itself was a horror show. The nervous headsman botched the job, requiring two blows of the axe, followed by a final cut to sever the neck.

But the most tragic detail was discovered moments later.

It turned out the Queen hadn’t faced her final moments alone.

She had secretly snuck her small Skye terrier under her skirts. The loyal dog had been hiding there, right by her feet, the entire time.

When the ex*****on was over, the little dog refused to leave her side.

Legend has it the heartbroken pet never recovered. It refused to eat after being separated from its mistress and died of grief soon after.

She was later reburied at Westminster Abbey by her son, James VI of Scotland, who would go on to unite the Scottish and English crowns.

02/08/2026

https://youtu.be/8iC1lpOlu68?si=7R3ws6X49h2xrWjX

Thank you Paul Rose for sharing this. A great video about Bishop Alexander Rose.

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